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CAS Space - Kinetica-1 (ZK-1, Zhongke-1, Lijian-1)

Launcher name Kinetica-1 (ZK-1, Zhongke-1, Lijian-1)
Launcher state Operational
First launch 2022
Launch delay First announced launch: 2021
Launches 7
Performance 1330 kg
Propellant type Solid
Reusability Not planned
Photos CAS Space
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Company name CAS Space (Beijing Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology)
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CAS Space (Guangzhou Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Co., Ltd.) is a Chinese commercial space launch enterprise founded in 2018 of mixed ownership, partially owned by the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
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Funding Yes
Nation China
Founded 2018
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Last modified: 2025-05-27

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